| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.87 | 4.541% | $261.2166 | $261.22 | $261.20 | $261.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.39 | 10.719% | $70.1848 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.69 | 8.289% | $84.1297 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.87 | 10.513% | $126.9463 | $126.95 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $236.31 | 12.124% | $264.9602 | $264.96 | $264.95 | $265.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.88 | 7.338% | $84.6682 | $84.67 | $84.65 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.37 | 11.731% | $275.2717 | $275.27 | $275.25 | $275.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,067.38 | $1,167.3775 | $1,167.38 | $1,167.35 | $1,167.40 | |